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Fabric Bimini Top Plus With Integrated Grab Handles - QTY 1 Safety Glasses
Installation Instructions
Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handles for
2007-2018-Jeep® Wrangler JK/JKU Vehicles
Item #1430X3XX, #1430X4XX
These products require the use of a separate Windshield Header Channel for Installation. This channel
is not included in your Bimini Top Plus package and can be purchased separately. See page 2
NOTICE
Loss of vehicle control involves risk of death or serious injury, particularly to
parts of your body not restrained within vehicle. This product is intended for
weather protection only and should not be relied upon to contain occupants
in the event of an accident or to protect from either ground contact or falling
objects. To reduce risk of accident or injury:
• ALWAYS WEAR SEATBELTS
• Always keep head, arms & body parts within vehicle.
• Fully secure or stow the soft top before driving according to instructions.
Never try to latch or fold soft top while driving. Do not use if damaged or
worn.
• Read and follow all instructions & warnings accompanying this product, in
your vehicle owner’s manual and O Road Driving Supplement.
RISK OF EYE INJURY. Safety glasses should be worn at all times while install-
ing or maintaining this product.
For Bimini Top Plus W/Grab Handles: 2DR JK Wrangler
Side Tension Straps Qty 2
For Bimini Top Plus W/Grab Handles: 4DR JKU Wrangler
Side Tension Straps Qty 2
Short Tension Straps with Hook, Qty 2
Important Safety information
Your MasterTop® Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handles are intended to increase the fair weather enjoyment
of your o-road capable vehicle. Before installation, please take a moment to review the following safety information
and installation instructions. Important safety information is generally preceded by one of three signal words
indicating the relative risk of injury. The signal words mean:
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. You CAN be
KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. You CAN be
moderately HURT and also may suer property damage if you don’t follow instructions.
Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does generally not relate to personal in-
jury. Damage to your MasterTop® product or other property may result if you don’t follow instructions.
Before you begin Installation:
We are excited that you have chosen the MasterTop Bimini Plus Top with integrated Grab Handles! These high qual-
ity tops are designed to enhance your fair weather driving pleasure while providing shade and minimal shelter from
light rain. Please note that it is important that you become familiar with the installation process of this top by reading
the following instruction sheet and warnings thoroughly. Though we have used only the nest materials in creating
this top, any product that is exposed to the elements requires some general maintenance to keep it looking like new.
Please see page 6 for these important maintenance tips. Please also note that it is normal for fabric to contract and
wrinkle when stored in the shipping carton. In a few days the fabric will relax and wrinkles will disappear.
Remove your factory hard or soft top before installation. For those vehicles with a factory soft top, you will not be using
your factory soft top header for this installation.
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts are included. If any part is missing or broken, please call MasterTop
customer service at 720-575-5440.
Threading Straps through Buckles:
Throughout the installation, you will need to thread webbing straps through buckles
several times. Please review the picture for correct strap routing through the buckles. As
a rule of thumb, run the strap below and through the sewn side of the buckle rst and
then back down through the end of the buckle. Tighten the strap by simply pulling the
exposed webbing after threading the strap through the buckle.
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NOTICE
Pre-Installation of Freedom Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handles
For a smooth t and ease of installation, this top should be installed at temperatures above 72 degrees.
Below this temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more making it difcult to install. We highly
recommend taking the top out of the package and letting it sit inside a warm place or direct sunlight for
1-2 hours before you install the top. When warm, this top will install quickly.
NOTICE
Windshield Header Requirement:
All Bimini Top Plus models that are covered by this in-
struction sheet are designed to t into a required wind-
shield header. You may already have the correct one. If
you do have one, compare yours to photo at left. If it is not
the same, please purchase MasterTop part #14700001
from your MasterTop Distributor.
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Installation Instructions
Pre-Installation of Header Channel for Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handle
Put on safety glasses. With the MasterTop wind-
shield header removed from vehicle, slide the pock-
et sewn along the front of the Bimini Top/Bimini Top
Plus over the edge of the windshield header and
snap it to the eight snaps as shown in FIG 1.
With the Bimini Centered on the vehicle, place the
tabs on the Windshield Header Knob Base above
the factory footman loops in the windshield frame.
Shown in FIG 2: 4-Door Version Header in place
with the fabric portion extending back towards
the rear of the vehicle.
FIG 1
Once both bolts are secured, you are now ready to
continue the installation of your MasterTop Bimini
Top plus to your vehicle.
Remaining steps depend on which Bimini Plus you
have selected for your vehicle:
FIG 4
Step 1: Snap Bimini to Header
Bimini Top installed on
windshield channel
Drape the Bimini with the windshield header at-
tached over the vehicle, and center it on the vehicle.
Step 2: Place Header/Drape Fabric
The windshield header portion should be placed and
cen- tered on the windshield rubber seal with the
fabric portion extending back towards the rear of the
vehicle.
Header
Knob
Plate
Windshield
Header
Knob Base
Header
Knob
Step 3: Secure Header to Windshield
Place a Header Knob Plate under a footman loop.
Install a Header Knob through the plate and through
the footman loop and then thread it into the Header
Knob Base above. Repeat this process on the oppo-
site side of the vehicle (FIG’s 3 & 4).
Windshield
Header
Knob Base
Footman
Loop
Header
Knob
Header
Knob
Plate
Bimini Plus for JK 2-Door: See Page 4
Bimini Plus for JK 4-Door: See pages 5
FIG 2
FIG 3
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Installation of Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handles for 2 Dr 2007-2018 JK Wrangler(Only)
Wrap around rear
Sport Bar, under seat
belt mount and back
up to installed buckle.
Be certain straps
DO NOT interfere
with seat belts.
After securing the header to windshield, wrap the
side grab handle hook and loop straps around the
horizontal Sport bar over the door of the vehicle.
Repeat on both sides of the vehicle (FIG 5).
Step 4: Secure Grab Handle
Locate the two side tension straps included in the
kit. Thread straps through the buckle on the side of
the Bimini Plus (FIG 7). Hook end of the strap under
the belt rail and slide it under the door surround FIG
7a). Pull the strap tight. Repeat for other side of
vehicle.
Step 5: Install side tension straps
Locate the side strap positioned on the end of the
top and wrap the strap around the rear Sport Bar
hoop, under the seat belt mount and back up to
buckle (FIG 8). Pull tight. Repeat on opposite side.
Make sure all straps are tight and secure.
Step 6: Secure Rear/Side straps
Make sure the rear tension straps DO NOT
interfere with rear seatbelt operation.
WARNING
NOTICE
After driving with your Bimini Top Plus re-tighten all straps. The fabric will initially stretch and then
“set”. This secondary tightening of straps will ensure your Bimini Plus does not ap.
You are now nished with the installation of the 07-18
JK 2 Dr Wrangler Bimini Top Plus.
FIG 5
FIG 6 FIG 7
FIG 8
FIG 9
Go to Page 5 for 4-Door Models
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Installation of Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handles for 4 Door 2007-2018
Loop the side tension strap over
the door surround (if applicable)
and around the B-Pillar assembly.
The strap should fall inside the
vehicle around the B-Pillar and
thread through the buckle. See
Fig’s 9 & 10. Pull the strap tight.
Repeat on the opposite site.
Step 4: Install side tension straps
Make sure the rear tension straps DO NOT
interfere with rear seatbelt operation.
WARNING
You are now nished with the installation of the
07-18 JK 4 Dr Wrangler Bimini Top Plus.
Wrap around rear
Sport Bar, under seat
belt mount and back
up to installed buckle.
Be certain straps
DO NOT interfere
with seat belts.
Locate the two side tension straps includ-
ed in the Top kit. Thread side tension straps
through the buckle on side of the Bimini Plus.
Hook end of the strap under the belt rail
and slide it under the door surround (FIG 13A)
Step 7: Secure Rear/Side straps
Locate the side strap positioned on the end of the
top and wrap the strap around the rear Sport Bar
hoop, under the seat belt mount and back up to
buckle (FIG 14). Pull tight. Repeat on opposite side.
Make sure all straps are tight and secure.
After driving with your Bimini Top Plus
re-tighten all straps. the fabric will initially
stretch and then “set”. This secondary
tightening of straps will ensure your Bimini
Plus does not ap.
NOTICE
FIG 11FIG 10
FIG 12 FIG 12a
FIG 13A
FIG 14
Step 5: Secure Grab Handle
After securing the front section, wrap the side front/
rear grab handle hook and loop straps around the
horizontal Sport bar over the door of the vehicle.
Repeat on both sides of the vehicle.
Step 5: Install short tension straps
Install Short Tension straps with hooks. Drape the
back of the Bimini over the speaker pod. Thread a
short tension strap through the two buckles sewn to
the rear of the Bimini. Pull the straps over the pod
and hook each strap into the exposed opening/hole
as shown in Fig 13. Pull the end of each strap to
tighten securely.
Step 6: Install long side tension straps.
Short Tension Straps
FIG 13
Care and Maintenance of your MasterTop® Bimini top Plus with integrated Grab Handles
Installation Instructions
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We recommend the following to keep your top like new:
Your MasterTop Bimini Top Plus with integrated Grab Handles is made of the nest materials available
but to keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning and basic
maintenance. The main threat to your soft top is pollutants, dirt and grime. By keeping your top clean you
will prolong the life of your top.
Washing:
The Bimini top fabric should be washed often using a mild soap, warm water and a soft bristle brush. You
can also use special soft top cleaners available on our Distributors websites. Make sure that after clean-
ing you rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap to avoid residue. Hang to dry, do not put a Top
in a clothes dryer.
For more information on MasterTop:
This and other helpful product information is available on www.mastertop.com Please visit our website
frequently for product updates and exciting news.
Water/Fabric:
In the event of seeping through the seams, 3M Scotchgard® may be applied on the inside of the seams
to stop the seeping. Rips in the fabric may be repaired with Bondex® iron on patches. Iron the patches to
the Inside of the top, carefully following the Bondex® instructions.
NEW From MasterTop:
5-Layer Weatherproof Cab Covers
for JK and JKU Wrangler!
Limited 3 Year Warranty
Your MasterTop® accessory is covered by the following Limited Warranty provided exclusively by Master-
Top, Inc., 420 J Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401.
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty made in connection with your purchase. MasterTop neither
assumes nor authorizes any vendor, retailer or other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with this product or Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply and is
not cumulative to any accessory or part distributed by any MasterTop distributor for which the Manufacturer
provides a separate written warranty.
What is Covered: Subject to the terms, exclusions and limitations herein and with respect only to Master-
Top branded accessories rst sold in the United States, MasterTop warrants to the initial retail purchaser
only that your MasterTop accessory shall be free of defects in material and workmanship; for a period of 3
years from date of initial retail sale.
All other warranties are hereby disclaimed, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law in which case
any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to 3
years from date of initial retail sale. MasterTop reserves the rights to: (a.) require invoice or other proof
your product is within the terms of this Limited Warranty as a condition of warranty service and, (b.) make
future revisions to this product and Limited Warranty without prior notice or obligation to upgrade your
product.
What is Not Covered: Your MasterTop Limited Warranty does not cover products or parts MasterTop de-
termines to have been damaged by or subjected to: (a.) installation damage, alteration, modication, failure
to maintain or attempted repair or service by anyone not authorized by MasterTop, (b.) normal wear and
tear, cosmetic damage or damage from water immersion, (c.) Acts of God, accidents, misuse, negligence,
inadequate mounting or impact with vehicle(s), obstacles or other aspects of the environment, (d.) theft,
vandalism or other intentional damage, (e.) eet, rental or commercial use, (f.) use in competition or racing.
Remedy Limited to Repair/Replacement: The exclusive remedy provided hereunder shall, upon Mas-
terTop inspection and at MasterTop’s option, be either repair or replacement of product or parts (new or
refurbished) covered under this Limited Warranty. Customers requesting warranty consideration on Mas-
terTop Products should rst contact MasterTop to obtain a RGA number (720-575-5440). All labor, removal,
shipping and installation costs are customer’s responsibility.
Other Limitations - Exclusion of Damages
- Your Rights Under State Law:
In consideration of the purchase price paid, neither MasterTop nor any independent MasterTop distributor
/licensee are responsible for any time loss, rental costs, or for any incidental, consequential, punitive or
other damages you may have or incur in connection with any part or product purchased. Your exclusive
remedy hereunder for covered parts is repair/replacement as described above.
This Limited Warranty gives you specic rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For example, some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations and exclusions herein
may not apply to you.
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Trademarks of MasterTop Incorporated, Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Oce.
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